Beautiful bronze hairpin from the Dogon tribe of Mali. Dogon bronze hair pins were primarily used as utilitarian hair accessories to secure elaborate, braided hairstyles and wigs. Beyond their functional use, they served as powerful symbols of status, spiritual protection, and ancestral honor within Dogon society in Mali

Provenance: Manfred Sch?fer former gallery owner in Ulm, Germany. Including custom made stand.




Object

Equestrian figure / Hair pin



Ethnic group:

Dogon



Country:

Mali



Material:

Bronze



Estimated period:

Mid 20th century



Sold with stand:

Yes



Dimensions:

21x2x2 cm



Weight:

90 gram



Condition:

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $90.00

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